Step 2: Attach a pc. of scrap heavy weight cardstock that’s at least 2 x 4″ to Double sided adhesive. Secure the longest die from the below die set, sharp edge down on the adhesive side and run through your cutting machine:

The photo above shows the 730 – Curvy Leaves die set, the stencil I made and another piece of a double sided adhesive I tried this die first as a stencil (that’s why it has ink on it) and the practice piece of cardstock that’s 1″ wide like the Happy Frame is.

Next, using PanPastel’s 780.5 Raw Umber, lightly with a small sponge dauber, distress the entire frame pcs. except the two outside folds as shown below in case it would affect the adhesive when you assemble the frame:

I then went over the print with the same very light touch of Raw Umber PanPastel.

Step 5: Cut enough pcs. to make two Sunflowers from this die set (I cut the petal pcs. out 2 or 3 times for each flower just for extras, the seeds pc. twice per flower, and the leaves twice per flower) Cut the leaves from green cardstock and the petals from yellow cardstock and the seeds from dark brown cardstock:

Now as in the video build your two sunflowers right onto your assembled frame:

Step 6: Add 10mm (1/2″) Clear Double Sided adhesive to the edges of your 6″ colored image square on the colored side. Now attach it to the back of the frame.

Step 7: Create a base card by cutting a pc. of 12 x 12″ cardstock in half and scoring one of the halves at 6″. Fold over. My choice for base cards if I have the color on hand is Elizabeth Craft Design’s Soft finish cardstock. I love it’s weight 100lb. and it’s colored on only one side. When I want to stamp on the inside this is a great benefit:

If you are going to stamp a sentiment on the inside, do it now.

Step 8: Add Clear Double Sided adhesive 10m to all four front edges of your card base. Adhere the frame to the card.

That’s It!

Thanks so much again for having a look. These frames are so fun. And come back next week for another fun challenge! Please let me know you were here by leaving a comment. I love to read them!